What would be the best place to put it? Wasn’t sure I wanted it on the back of tv there is a plug underneath the wall and tv but wouldn’t it leave cables dangling? Anybody got any ideas?
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Apple TV box in bedroom with all mounted tv
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I’m on the internet now trying to answer the same question.
This kind of stuff is the best solution I’ve come up with this far:
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www.echogear.com
My concern about it though is you can’t see the little white light on the Apple TV that blinks when you do something like press a remote control button. Occasionally that white light comes in useful for troubleshooting. And if I can’t just glance over and look at it, itks going to take me longer before I figure out what’s wrong.
This kind of stuff is the best solution I’ve come up with this far:
Universal Streaming Device Mounting Bracket - ECHO-SDMU
Easily attach a media player to your TV. Works great with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and TiVo Mini devices. Hide your cables and improve your TV system.
ECHOGEAR 9" In-Wall TV Media Box
ECHOGEAR TV mounts and accessories are top rated on Amazon, and ready to upgrade your gear. From full motion TV mounts to sound bar mounts, we’ve got your back.
My concern about it though is you can’t see the little white light on the Apple TV that blinks when you do something like press a remote control button. Occasionally that white light comes in useful for troubleshooting. And if I can’t just glance over and look at it, itks going to take me longer before I figure out what’s wrong.
I've got a 32" TV on my bedroom wall that is mounted by a non-descript mount from Amazon. As the TV is fairly old (2013-2014 vintage) it's not that thin so there is enough room to just place the Apple TV box between the TV and the wall (on its side). It has been there for years without issue.
There are three cables to route: TV power, Apple TV power and aerial coaxial. I did this with a cheap run on cable trunking that is nailed to the wall. It's not a full "floating TV with hidden cables" look, but it is very clean with just a vertical trunking, a right angle join and another piece of trunking running along the top of the skirting board to the power sockets & aerial connection point.
There are three cables to route: TV power, Apple TV power and aerial coaxial. I did this with a cheap run on cable trunking that is nailed to the wall. It's not a full "floating TV with hidden cables" look, but it is very clean with just a vertical trunking, a right angle join and another piece of trunking running along the top of the skirting board to the power sockets & aerial connection point.
I used a non-descript AppleTV mount, stuck to the back of my TV, but needed one more AC outlet. Found a special power cord on Amazoid that branched into a "Y", one plug for my TV and one with an Apple Connector, and that fixed everything.
I hate buying anything from zuckerRich, but sometimes it's the only place to find the perfect solution.
I hate buying anything from zuckerRich, but sometimes it's the only place to find the perfect solution.
small extension cord with a multi plug on the output end, you can plug both the TV and aTV to it, You should be able to get a white cord, and one with a flat plug, so it won't be too obnoxious.
One like this would be work well, It lets you rotate the prongs, so if the outlet it directly under the TV, you can make the cord run straight up.
depending on your wall mount, a zip tie to the mount, or a single cable attach right below the mount (so the TV would hide it), would keep the cord tight to the wall, and in a straight line (search amazon for nail in cable clips), or you can get a wiremold cover to hide the cable (you'll still have a bump on the wall though). All of these or similar should also be available at your local hardware store. (for the cable clamps, the local store is more likely to have smaller bags, amazon seems to be bags of 100).
One like this would be work well, It lets you rotate the prongs, so if the outlet it directly under the TV, you can make the cord run straight up.
depending on your wall mount, a zip tie to the mount, or a single cable attach right below the mount (so the TV would hide it), would keep the cord tight to the wall, and in a straight line (search amazon for nail in cable clips), or you can get a wiremold cover to hide the cable (you'll still have a bump on the wall though). All of these or similar should also be available at your local hardware store. (for the cable clamps, the local store is more likely to have smaller bags, amazon seems to be bags of 100).
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I typically use mounting velcro for hiding an Apple TV and cords on the back of a TV. Easily removable to take it with you while on vacation or tailgating, too.
I also have ran cabling down behind the drywall using a hole saw. In that case, the AppleTV is sitting upside down underneath a dresser on the carpeted floor. She's totally fine heat-wise, and the remote works without issue.
I also have ran cabling down behind the drywall using a hole saw. In that case, the AppleTV is sitting upside down underneath a dresser on the carpeted floor. She's totally fine heat-wise, and the remote works without issue.
I’m on the internet now trying to answer the same question.
This kind of stuff is the best solution I’ve come up with this far:
Universal Streaming Device Mounting Bracket - ECHO-SDMU
Easily attach a media player to your TV. Works great with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and TiVo Mini devices. Hide your cables and improve your TV system.ECHOGEAR 9" In-Wall TV Media Box
ECHOGEAR TV mounts and accessories are top rated on Amazon, and ready to upgrade your gear. From full motion TV mounts to sound bar mounts, we’ve got your back.
My concern about it though is you can’t see the little white light on the Apple TV that blinks when you do something like press a remote control button. Occasionally that white light comes in useful for troubleshooting. And if I can’t just glance over and look at it, itks going to take me longer before I figure out what’s wrong.
I haven't opened the cabinet my Apple TV is in since it went in there (I was nervous at first too). I think you'll be ok not seeing it!
about the only thing you'll miss with the aTV being hidden is being able to hard reboot the aTV using the remote, since that uses IR. on the very very infrequent times I need to do this, I just walk over and point the remote behind the TV
talking about holding down the top 2 buttons to force restart, restart from the menu will still work.
talking about holding down the top 2 buttons to force restart, restart from the menu will still work.
I have a tv mount from store in 2023 that works great
but I don't use the tv anymore since either can't stream or use safari like my Mac mini
oh this is its:
but I don't use the tv anymore since either can't stream or use safari like my Mac mini
oh this is its:
I use the total mount as well. Mine didn't come with a remote holder though.
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